Symptoms:

  • No Reverse
  • Soft Reverse

Cause:

OE band strut is too short to adequately hold after drum resurfacing.

Correction:

Use Sonnax extended length band struts to compensate for drums that have become undersized by O.D. resurfacing.

46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, 48RE, A727

Extended Length Band Strut
Part No. 22900-10

.100" Longer than OE

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After the Low/Reverse brake drum has been resurfaced and the brake band has been relined, the band may not hold during apply, causing a slip or no Reverse. Sonnax offers extended length band strut, 22900-10 to address these problems.

  • 22900-10 is .100" longer than OE to regain correct band adjustment
  • Use of Sonnax strut eliminates the need to use specially relined bands with a thicker lining
  • 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, 48RE, A727 Extended Length Band Strut 22900-10
  • 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, 48RE, A727 Extended Length Band Strut 22900-10

You need this if...

Guidelines for Resurfaced Drum with New or Relined Band
Resurfaced Drum O.D. Strut Usage Length longer than OE
6.185 – 6.200" OE Strut n/a
6.170 – 6.185" Sonnax Extended Length Band Strut 22900-10 .100" Longer
Less than 6.170" Sonnax Extended Length Band Strut 22900-15* .150" Longer
*NOTE: If band will not apply with Sonnax strut 22900-15, drum must be replaced.